Tennis World Groundskeeper - Canberra

Tennis Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing benefits

Sponsor discounts

Job summary

Tennis ACT is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain clay, hard, synthetic grass and indoor courts, ensuring top playing surfaces and facilities for members and events. You will handle routine maintenance, minor repairs, and safety checks while supporting operations and customer service.

Experience in groundskeeping or sports turf is essential; a current Police Check and Working with Children Check may be required, with flexible hours for tournaments and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, sports turf management, facility maintenance or similar hands-on role.
• Pride in presenting facilities and playing surfaces to a high standard.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and perform minor repairs with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clay, hard, synthetic grass, indoor courts and facilities to a high standard through regular upkeep.
• Carry out grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning and weed control.
• Prepare courts for tournaments and daily use while ensuring a safe environment.
• Perform routine inspections and report safety or maintenance issues promptly.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Sports turf

Facilities maintenance

Team player

Tools

Lawn mower

Edger

Power tools

Job description

At Tennis ACT, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you.We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.About the roleIn this role you will be responsible for:Maintaining clay, hard, synthetic grass, indoor courts and all other facilities to a high standard through regular preparation, repairs and upkeep.Carrying out grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, weed control, planting and general landscaping.Preparing courts and facilities for tournaments, events and day-to-day member use, ensuring a safe and professional environment.Performing routine inspections, record maintenance activities and identify, report and resolve safety or maintenance issues.Providing friendly support to members, coaches, players and visitors while helping deliver a world-class venue experience.About youTo be successful in this role you will:Have previous experience in groundskeeping, sports turf management, facility maintenance or a similar hands-on role.Take pride in maintaining high-quality playing surfaces and presenting facilities to an exceptional standard.Can confidently operate maintenance equipment and tools and carry out minor repairs and preventative maintenance.Are organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise work effectively with minimal supervision.Bring strong communication skills and enjoy building positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children CheckPreparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis ACTWhat’s to love?Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunitiesMonthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success programHealth & welling benefits, including access to CorePlus Pilates and other wellbeing initiativesA range of discounts from our sponsorship partnersundefined To ApplyIf you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.Applications close 13th Nov 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.Tennis ACT is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.Even if we are not currently advertising the position that you are looking for today, we may be tomorrow. There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen.We encourage you to create a profile and register for our job alerts, as well as follow Tennis Australia on LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities.